Lecturer, Music

Frank DeMeglio

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  • MBA, University of Michigan, USA
  • BA of Music (Piano), University of Michigan, USA

Frank is a classical music teacher, lecturer and writer. Having taught part-time at LASALLE since 2003, he joined the faculty in 2009.

Of particular interest to Frank is the efficient technical approach to the keyboard that aligns with sound biomechanical principles, especially with respect to injury prevention and cure.

He studied piano at the University of Michigan and earned a Bachelor’s degree in performance. After graduating, he taught with Randy and Nancy Faber, authors of the best-selling Piano Adventures library of piano books. He returned to the University of Michigan for an MBA in marketing in 1992, and was hired by Steinway & Sons as their New York Institutional Sales Representative. While working for Steinway & Sons, part of his duties included managing the famed Steinway Selection Room of concert and studio grand pianos.

In 2000, Frank moved to Singapore where he wrote classical music reviews for The Business Times from 2001 to 2004. He continues to guest review (including for the 2007 Singapore International Piano Festival) and his interviews of international pedagogues and performers appear in print and on the web.

Frank’s performing career included recitals in Spain and Japan, where he recorded a special-release CD in honour of the 15th anniversary of the UNESCO chapter of Narita City, Japan.

Read More

  • DeMeglio, F., et al. ‘Everything Old is New Again: Musical Appropriation in the 19th and mid 20th centuries’ in ISSUE 06 Citation: Dejavu, edited by Venka Purushothaman, 43-51. LASALLE College of the Arts. (2017)

Presentations, conferences and panels

  • DeMeglio, F., Moore, D., O’Dwyer, T., Yong, K. ‘How to Avoid Injury and Play with Freedom for a Lifetime of Musical Enjoyment’, keynote address at MOE CCA Music Camp, Raffles Girls’ School; Singapore (2022)
  • DeMeglio, F., Lai, J., Sheren, J. ‘What Do You Really Do?’, conference presentation at WONCA International Conference of Family Doctors, Raffles City Convention Centre; Singapore. https://wonca-apr2024.com/ (2024)
  • DeMeglio, F. ‘Classical Improvisation’ panelist at Music Research in Singapore Symposium (MRSS). LASALLE College of the Arts; Singapore (2024) https://ww4.lasalle.edu.sg/research/music-research-symposium-singapore-2024
  • DeMeglio, F. ‘Healthy Hands and Holistic Well-Being’, conference presentation and panelist at Performers’ Health Symposium. LASALLE College of the Arts; Singapore.  https://performanceandhealth23.com/ (2023)
  • DeMeglio, F. ‘Panel 9 – Careful Practices (Dis-Integration)’ conference presentation and panel participant discussing the effect of Parkinson’s on a musician’ at Global Connections: Performance, Pedagogy and Practice. LASALLE College of the Arts; Singapore (2023)
  • DeMeglio, F., Tjota, V. ‘Protecting Keyboard Warriors at the Piano, Computer Keypads & Gaming Controllers’, presenter and panelist at Emerging Frontiers – Performing Arts & Esports Medicine online conference, The Sports Medicine Association Singapore; Singapore (2021)